Railway Bridge near Lydford, West Devon, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
N 50° 38.316 W 004° 06.513
30U E 421611 N 5610223
A granite disused railway bridge near Lydford.
Waymark Code: WM2W05
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/28/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GEO*Trailblazer 1
Views: 24

This granite railway bridge was used up until the railways were shut down in the 1960's. There's talk about a bike track being created on the stretch of railway some time in the future.
Length of bridge: 30ft

Height of bridge: 30ft

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Over former railway, under cars.

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Road


Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Over no, under yes.

Name of road or trail the bridge services: Road/former railway between Lydford and Brentor

Location:
Near Lydford, Okehampton, Devon UK


Date constructed: Not listed

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